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Walker County hears connectivity plan, opens public hearing on broadband-ready ordinance
Summary
Thrive Regional Partnership presented a 149-page Community Connectivity Plan for Walker County, highlighting that 16% of residents lack any internet access. The board opened a public hearing on an ordinance to adopt broadband-ready standards; no one spoke and the ordinance remains pending further review.
Shannon Millsap, COO of Thrive Regional Partnership, presented Walker County's Community Connectivity Plan and the board opened a public hearing on Ordinance O-0125, which would add 'broadband-ready' standards to Chapter 34 of the Walker County Code. The hearing drew no public comment; county staff said the ordinance will return for final approval after additional review.
Millsap told the Walker County Board of Commissioners that the 149-page plan shows gaps in local internet access and use. "Walker County recognizes that connectivity is essential for all residents to participate in the workforce, to have access to public health care, engage in community resources, support agriculture, connect with emergency response services, and provide educational opportunities," Millsap said during…
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